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Job Title:
Prep Chef
Salary:
Up to £12.66 per hour plus up to £3 per hour Tip Jar!
Location:
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Postcode:
CW2 5AF
Job reference:
RM1489704CrePC

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Prep Chef – Hickory’s Smokehouse

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards.

We’re looking for a Prep Chef to support our wider kitchen team in one of our busy, high-energy BBQ kitchens.

Pay & Benefits

Up to £15.66 per hour, including Tip Jar
That’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips

About the Role – Prep Chef

As a Prep Chef, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly by preparing fresh ingredients and supporting our chefs during service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a professional kitchen or progress into a Chef role.

Key Responsibilities:

Food preparation and basic cooking duties
Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy services
Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
Helping with stock prep and organisation
Working as part of a fast-paced, supportive team

No BBQ experience? No problem — full training is provided.

Why Join Hickory’s Smokehouse?

Our kitchens are busy, exciting places — hubs of excellence for BBQ, grilling, smoking, and hands-on training. We believe in work-life balance, real progression, and investing in our people.

You work hard for us — and we invest in you.

What We’re Looking For

A passion for food and hospitality
A positive, team-focused attitude
Willingness to learn and develop kitchen skills
Experience as a Prep Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, or similar is beneficial but not essential

Thank You’s & Benefits

Work in a £250k bespoke-built kitchen with authentic smokers imported from the USA
Award-winning training & progression via Hickory’s Training Academy
Birthday reward meal for you & your friends – every year
Free BBQ food on shift
Christmas Day off – every year
Paid occasion days off (weddings, moving home, family moments & more)
Team Player Card – 25% discount (up to 50% with long service)
Wellbeing support & 24-hour wellness programme
Regular team socials & events
Fundraising opportunities for Cash For Kids
Up to £500 Refer a Friend bonus

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a Prep Chef role, or a way to start or grow your career in hospitality, click apply now and join the Hickory’s Smokehouse team.

One heck of a ride awaits.